Bridge the Gap Pa Inc
Accepts applications
Bridge the Gap Pa Inc is a private foundation in Washington, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,507 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $130,313. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$321,507
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$130,313
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $732,753 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $732,753 | 24 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $321,507 | 13 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike Makripodis 1499 Amity Ridge Rd, Washington, PA 15301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 229-0440, kathy_makripodis@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Written or verbal |
| Restrictions | To be determined |
What Bridge the Gap Pa Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | $139,394 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $138,613 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Evangelistic Outreach | Donation | $130,313 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operation christmas child/love gift | $122,194 |
| Fbmi of Indiana | Love gift | $20,000 |
| Ibom | Love gift | $16,200 |
| Individual | Donation | $8,500 |
| Individual | Love gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | Love gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | Love gift | $5,000 |
| Growing Up Greene | Love gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | Love gift | $1,800 |
| Individual | Love gift | $1,000 |
| Individual | Love gift | $1,000 |
| Hope Awakened Ministries | Love gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Makripodis
- Kathy Makripodis
- Dan Yanchak
Questions people ask
Does Bridge the Gap Pa Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bridge the Gap Pa Inc give?
$321,507 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bridge the Gap Pa Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Makripodis (President), Kathy Makripodis (Vice President) and Dan Yanchak (Secretary).
What does Bridge the Gap Pa Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.